2021 Gmc ACADIA - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2021 GMC Acadia SUV FWD has received excellent safety ratings across the board, with an overall rating of 5 stars. It excels particularly in front crash, side crash, and side pole crash scenarios, with high ratings in each category. Additionally, this vehicle comes equipped with electronic stability control as a standard feature, providing an added layer of safety for the driver. While forward collision warning and lane departure warning are available as optional features, they can further enhance the safety of the vehicle by alerting the driver to potential hazards on the road.

In terms of feedback from consumers, there have been 52 complaints reported about the GMC Acadia. It is worth noting that while complaints can vary in severity, they provide valuable insights into the overall performance and satisfaction of the vehicle. Furthermore, there have been 2 recalls issued for this model, indicating that the manufacturer is actively addressing any potential safety issues to ensure the well-being of the drivers and passengers. Overall, the 2021 GMC Acadia presents itself as a safe and reliable option for individuals looking for a secure driving experience.

Top stats at a glance

Complaint Count

52

Recall Count

2

Investigation Count

1

Safety Rating

5/5

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Safety Features

2021 GMC Acadia SUV FWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2021 GMC Acadia SUV FWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

Optional
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

Optional

2021 GMC Acadia SUV FWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2021 GMC Acadia SUV FWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2007 Score 2021 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 5 5 Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 4 Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2007 Score 2021 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 5 5 Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2007 Score 2021 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating 4 4 Not Rated
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated

Complaints for the 2021 Gmc ACADIA

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"breaks make loud noises when cold. oem pads and rotors. new with 8k of miles"
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2023-06-11

Complaint:
"brakes will start grinding on front wheels"
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2023-10-04

Complaint:
"taken from service report; customer states brake pedal some times sinks to the floor and brake fluid on driveway. tech performed brake fluid check and found that the brake fluid leak is coming from the left front and right front caliper hose, caliper hose has rub marking, making contact with cv boot. tech replaced the left and right front brake caliper hoses and performed brake fluid fill and bleed, rechecked the operation of the brakes-brakes are working as design also on service report: left front cv axle leaking, left front outer cv axle boot is torn, replaced the c axle assembly. not on the report is that the service manager informed me that i should not have driven the vehicle in but had it towed in. service performed under warranty at linus cadillac buick gmc, vero beach, fl"
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2023-10-12

Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2021 gmc acadia. the contact stated while reversing out of her parking space, the contact heard a squeaking sound coming from the brakes. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the brakes were replaced; however, the failure persisted. the dealer was contacted and stated that there was an upcoming recall and to wait for the recall. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 26,000."
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2023-04-08

Complaint:
"my brakes are awful. they sqeak and sqeal constantly. i've taken it to ken ganley buick gmc several times. prior to that, it was taken to nick abraham bmc. the dealerships are able to duplicate the sound and problem over and over again. none of the dealership representatives are able to offer a solution other than paying out of pocket to replace the brake pads because the material the brake pads are manufactured from are falling short. there is no way the brakes are functioning the way they were designed. thankfully, i have not been in a situation where i need to slam on my brakes but i am not confident that they would do their job in an emergent situation. i have a toddler and a new baby on the way. i purchased a big suv with the mindset that it would keep my family and i safe. we have leased several gmc products over the years and have never had an issue like this. we will absolutely not be renewing our lease to prove our loyalty to this brand. the fact that i'm being told the only way to fix the manufacturers problem is to pay out of pocket and fully replace the brakes on my vehicle that is 1.5 years old with 28k miles on it, is absolutely absurd. we are willing to give gmc the opportunity to make it right. at this point, i'll be honest, i doubt anything will even be addressed."
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2021-07-12

Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2021 gmc acadia c1. the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the parking brake engaged independently. the contact also mentioned having difficulties steering the vehicle. the vehicle was restarted and it resumed to normal. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. no further information was available. the failure milage was unknown."
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2022-11-02

Complaint:
"brakes grind, usually after sitting overnight. it has happened on multiple occasions."
Components Involved: SERVICE BRAKES
Date of incident: 2022-02-09

Recalls for the 2021 Gmc ACADIA

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"general motors, llc. (gm) is recalling certain 2021 cadillac xt5, xt6, and gmc acadia vehicles. the fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated."
Consequence:
Improperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy:

Dealers will inspect and replace fuel supply lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212335590.

Component(s) Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE > DELIVERY > HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Date of incident: 2021-06-03

GMC Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

GMC ranks 8 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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